Jersey City firefighters quickly extinguish small fire on top floor of three-family home in Greenville

Jersey City firefighters made quick work of a small fire in a three-story Greenville building yesterday morning, officials said.

Firefighters responding on a 2:15 a.m. alarm at the three-family building at 161 Seaview Ave., found fire in the third-floor apartment and had the flames under control by 2:35 a.m., Fire Director Armando Roman said.

The fire started near a window sill, but its cause remains under investigation, Roman said.

There was only minimal damage and all residents were allowed to return to their apartments, Roman said, adding that there were no injuries among residents or firefighters.